Immigration Policy Clinic
From the border to Dreamers, to healthcare for undocumented immigrants — immigration policy is at the forefront of U.S. political debate.
As a student in the Immigration Policy Clinic, you'll analyze changes to immigration policy, prepare resources for those impacted by it, and provide direct assistance in special cases.
Make a Difference
Guided by nationally recognized immigration experts, you'll work on projects that challenge you to think critically, act compassionately, and make an impact. Imagine yourself:
- Conducting Know Your Rights presentations for Bay Area residents.
- Assisting lawmakers in developing immigration legislation.
- Representing clients seeking post-conviction relief to avoid deportation.
- Developing resources for immigrant communities in underserved areas, from East Oakland to African migrant populations nationwide.
- Working with migrant youth in San Francisco juvenile court and clients suffering from PTSD.
- Assisting detainees appealing their cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, in partnership with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
Kirkman Ridd ’23
We work on cases that matter. We work with fellow students who care. We work with mentors who inspire us. We work alongside a legend in the field who treats us like trusted colleagues.”
Kirkman Ridd ’23
Immigration Policy Clinic Students Launch New Podcast
Prof. Bill Ong Hing challenged clinic students to explore ways that podcasting can be used to spread information related to immigration policy, and the “No Visa Needed” podcast was born.
